What is the tower frequency at SVMD?

The tower frequency at Alberto Carnevalli Airport is 118.05 MHz.

What fuel is available at SVMD?

Alberto Carnevalli Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does SVMD require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Alberto Carnevalli Airport (Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of).

Does SVMD require slots or PPR?

PPR is required at Alberto Carnevalli Airport.

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Alberto Carnevalli Airport

Alberto Carnevalli Airport (SVMD/MRD) serves Mérida, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 5007 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SVMD
Name: Alberto Carnevalli Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: 8.582078
Longitude: -71.161041
Elevation: 5007 ft
Country: Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Municipality: Mérida
IATA Code: MRD
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 06/24

Designation: 06/24
Dimensions: 1630x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.050 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: INAC; aircraft size restrictions strictly enforced
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; INAC regulated
Parking Fee: MTOW-based daily rate
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: Alberto Carnevalli Airport, Merida. Andes city at high elevation. University city. Gateway to Pico Bolivar and former world's longest cable car.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Limited fuel. Mountain airport logistics. Venezuelan supply chain issues may affect availability. Pre-order essential.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic airport. No regular international service. Mountain tourist destination. Near Colombia border.

Restrictions

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Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. HIGH ELEVATION: 5,007 ft AMSL. Surrounded by Andes peaks (up to 16,427 ft). Very short runway (~1,440m). Only small aircraft. Frequent cloud cover and fog. One of South America's most challenging airports. Morning operations only.

Airport Services

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Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 7-30 business days (highly variable; 7-day minimum for basic permits)
Landing Lead Time: 7-30 business days (15-day+ permits require in-person application or local representative)

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require INAC authorization and may need additional government clearance.

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at SVMD?: The tower frequency at Alberto Carnevalli Airport is 118.05 MHz.
What fuel is available at SVMD?: Alberto Carnevalli Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does SVMD require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Alberto Carnevalli Airport (Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of).
Does SVMD require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Alberto Carnevalli Airport.

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